Whitefish boys claim title, get perfect season

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Is President Obama booking a room in the Canyon?

A hotel in Coram received a call from two “Secret Service” men who wanted to book a room for President Obama. The employee who took the call said the credit card went through but was skeptical what was going on. The

Ronnie Thomas Kinman, 69

Ronnie Thomas Kinman passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 5, 2010, in a hospital in Butte. He was born in Butte on April 24, 1941, to Thomas and Valerie (Reed) Kinman. Ronnie attended Butte schools and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1959. He served in the United States Air Force and upon his discharge went to work for the Anaconda Company for eight years. Ronnie joined the Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Agency and retired as sergeant in 1992 after 20 years of service. For the past 12 years, he has worked security at the Federal Building in Butte. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, black powder shooting, motorcycles and riding snowmobiles. He and Teri Richards were married July 13, 1974, in Butte and she survives. Also surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Hannah Kinman of Butte, and John and Julie Kinman of California; daughters, Tammi McDaniel of Bigfork and Terri Bender of Butte; grandchildren, Valerie, Ashley, Nicole and Mark Kinman, J.T. and Brittney Bender and Amber McDaniel; his father, Thomas Kinman; brother, Don Kinman; sister and brother-in-law, Valerie and Dan Lloyd, all of Butte; mother-in-law, Joan Richards of Butte; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Paul and Sue Richards, Jeff and Kim Richards, Michelle and Lance Hicks, Jodi and Frank Toews, and Dori and Butch Harrington; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ronnie is preceded in death by his mother, Valerie Kinman; father-in-law, Ed Richards; and brother-in-law, Ed Richards. Mr. Kinman s remains are in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home, where friends may call beginning Friday morning, Sept. 10. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a memorial fund in Ronnie s memory for Amber McDaniel at Heritage Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 3958, Butte, MT 59702.

Judge upholds $24 million verdict for logging firm

OPINION: Dismal state audit raises serious questions

The financial audit for the state of Montana revealed some disturbing problems wednesday in front of the Legislative Audit Committee in Helena. The audit detailed that the Department of Administration does not have adequate internal controls to ensure accuracy of our finances, nor are they properly reviewed or issued in a timely fashion.

Donald Roy Calbick, 60

Donald Roy Calbick, 60, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at his residence in Creston. He was born on Oct. 22, 1949, in Kalispell to Robert and Lenore (Adamson) Calbick. Don received his early education in Kalispell, but graduated from Hellgate High School in Missoula. He went right to work at a service station. He met and married his first wife, Linda, in Missoula. The couple later divorced. Don moved back to the Flathead Valley where he worked in the timber industry, eventually hauling chips from Olney to Missoula for Elgin Trucking. He met JoAnn Hansen and they were married in Kalispell on May 20, 1977. Don continued to drive truck and was honored with Montana Driver of the Year Award in 1997 for driving over two million miles without an accident or citation. The last several years, Don drove for Schlegel and Sons Contractors, before taking medical retirement in 2008 because of a back injury. Don was an avid fisherman and camper. The family could often be found camping or fishing at Ashley Lake or gathered for barbecues, horseshoes, etc., at Don s home. Don faithfully cared for his wife, JoAnn, until she died of Lou Gehrig s disease on Aug. 7, 2009. Don was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and one son, Stacey. He is survived by three sons, Ron Calbick, Brett Calbick and Justin Calbick; one sister, Karen Armstrong, and husband, Bonner, of Helena; and nine grandchildren. Memorial services for Don will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Chaplain Bob Thornton officiating. There has been a memorial fund set up at the Whitefish Credit Union for Don and Stacey Calbick, in care of Karen and Bonner Armstrong, 234 E. Montana St., Kalispell, MT 59901. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Don s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and view Don s tribute wall.

Othello School Board OKs teacher contract

For the Sun Tribune

Three Steps To A New Home

(NAPSI)—Whether you’re diving into homeownership for the first time or looking to move into a larger or smaller home, here are the three things you should know before you begin your search this spring:

Property tax reappraisal bill is fair

Property-tax reappraisal and the appropriate mitigation strategy was a major issue for the 2009 Legislature. Residential property values increased 55 percent from the last statewide reappraisal in 2003, and 73 percent in Flathead County. Mitigating this increase in property values in a way that met the mandates of the Montana Constitution and is fair across the state is a very complex issue.

Semitool Reds stay unbeaten

By FAITH MOLDAN

Letter from the editor

Not your average Joe

Troy School District approves schedule change

Troy School District No. 1 voted unanimously to approve a plan to change Troy High School’s schedule from the current block to a 6.5-period schedule.

No bail for man with history of domestic violence charges

A man accused of violating the terms of his probation in a domestic violence case is being held without bail.

AP Source: Biden to name Tom Nides ambassador to Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to name former senior State Department official Tom Nides to serve as ambassador to Israel, according to a person familiar with the matter.

AP Source: Biden to name Tom Nides ambassador to Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to name former senior State Department official Tom Nides to serve as ambassador to Israel, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Whitefish council to send resort tax proposal to voters

The Whitefish City Council on Tuesday will advance a proposal to renew the city's resort tax and adjust how that money is spent on streets, parks, bike and pedestrian paths, and other infrastructure.

North Idaho College enrollment rising

Summer enrollment is up at North Idaho College and the rising numbers bode well for the fall.

North Idaho College enrollment rising

Summer enrollment is up at North Idaho College and the rising numbers bode well for the fall.

State shop burglar gets prison time

District Judge Matt Cuffe gave O'Hara an 8-year term with four years suspended.

Crosstown II promises another big crowd, more pressure defense

Girls game tips at 6 p.m.

Crosstown II is Thursday at Glacier High School, and Wolfpack boys coach Mark Harkins expects another tough game despite Flathead’s winless record.